How far is Radcliff, KY from Fern Creek, KY?

The driving distance from Radcliff, KY to Fern Creek, KY is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.6 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.57 mi
47.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.57 mi
Kilometers
47.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.6 mi
Kilometers
63.73 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:56 PM EDT
Return by in Radcliff
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radcliff
2026-04-15T13:05
Arrive Fern Creek
Wed, Apr 15, 1:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radcliff
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Valley Station
KY

Human settlement in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Radcliff
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Fern Creek
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Radcliff and Fern Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Radcliff and Fern Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Road

    2542 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Dixie Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Dixie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway North

    18.6 mi · 23 min · Dixie Highway North

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 841 East: Gene Snyder Freeway

    2743 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Gene Snyder Freeway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31E, US 150: Louisville, Bardstown

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bardstown Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bardstown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    987 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fern Creek Road

    47 m · 9 sec · Fern Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Fern Creek Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Fern Creek Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fern Creek Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Radcliff and Fern Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dixie Highway North
18.6 mi · 47%
Gene Snyder Freeway
16.6 mi · 42%
Bardstown Road
1.43 mi · 4%
North Dixie Boulevard
1.33 mi · 3%
KY 841 East
0.52 mi · 1%
Elm Road
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dixie Highway North

Continue on Dixie Highway North

18.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Station
00h 25m from Radcliff
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Radcliff and Partly Sunny near Fern Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radcliff to Fern Creek?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Radcliff and 19.8 miles from Fern Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Radcliff and Partly Sunny near Fern Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Valley Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Station.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

18 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radcliff and Fern Creek. Straight-line distance: 29.57 mi (47.59 km).

Radcliff

#1 Radcliff

City in Kentucky

Population22,923
Coordinates37.8403500, -85.9491300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fern Creek

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

Population18,409
Coordinates38.1597900, -85.5877400
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Radcliff (-85.94913, 37.84035)
End: Fern Creek (-85.58774, 38.15979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Radcliff and Fern Creek. The current time is 13:05:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.